Job Description:

Assists and relieves the executive of administrative type functions in order to increase the time an executive has available for executive level responsibilities. Takes care of a wide variety of complex situations and conflicts involving the clerical and administrative function of the office that often cannot be brought to the attention of the executive. Composes correspondence requiring knowledge of executive's views, philosophy, and some understanding of technical matters; may sign for executive when technical or policy content has been authorized. Notes commitments made by executive during meetings and arranges for staff implementation. Arranges, on own initiative, for staff members to represent organization at conferences and meetings, establishes appointment priorities, or reschedules or refuses appointments or invitations. Summarizes the content of incoming materials, specially gathered information, or meetings to assist executive; coordinates the new information with background office sources; draws attention to important parts or conflict. Locates and attaches related documents to correspondence that requires the personal attention of the executive. Reads outgoing correspondence for executive approval, and alerts writers to any conflict with the file or departure from policies or executive's viewpoints; gives advice to resolve the problem. Anticipates ways in which executive time may be saved. Handles details of a confident nature, and performs administrative functions based on understanding of company policy, executive's views and philosophy. Schedules appointments and gives information to callers. Takes and transcribes notes and dictation. Reads and routes incoming mail. Performs other secretarial and administrative duties. Less

Assists and relieves the executive of administrative type functions in order to increase the time an executive has available for executive level responsibilities. Takes care of a wide variety of complex situations and conflicts involving the clerical and administrative function... More